Question of the Week

This week I had an interesting experience that got me thinking....  One night while I was eating dinner with my family, the doorbell rang.  I got up to answer it and found two girls who live in my neighborhood with a tray of cupcakes.  They were selling them to raise money for the local animal shelter.  I thought that was so awesome that they were using their extra time this summer to help make the world a better place.  So, it got me thinking that I need to do more of that this summer, and I need your help.  So, here is your question of the week:

Some people choose to use their time to make the world a better place.  It could be in small ways like planting a tree, helping a neighbor, keeping a positive attitude, or promising to use less paper at home.  :)  What are your ideas for how we can make the world a better place this summer? 

As always, I look forward to hearing from you!  :)  

Question of the Week

Wow!  Last week was fun!  I really enjoyed hearing about all of the new things you've been up to this summer.  You guys are having so much fun!  :)  That's awesome!  :)  This week's question was written by A16. 

Do you love animals?  I do.  If you could be an animal what would you be?  Why? 

I can't wait to hear what you come up with.  :)  Have fun!  :)

Congratulations B22 and O19!!!

Wow!!!  Two more Xtramath celebrations!  Congratulations to O19 for finishing her addition facts, and congratulations to B22 for finishing all of his facts!  Way to go both of you!  B22 will move on to join those of you who are trying to beat their facts in 2 seconds.  Good luck, and again, Congratulations!  ;)  Also, we have 19 students who are scoring 90% or higher!  Way to go!  You guys are doing awesome!  Keep up all of the great work!  :) 

Question of the Week

This week has been a week for new experiences in our house.  Girls on the Run, you inspired me!  I loved running with you all so much last weekend, that this weekend I decided to run my own 5K.  Nathan loves to run, too, so he ran a 1 mile race with Mr. Sauber.  We also took the kids to their first mini-golf course this weekend.  These were all things we had never done before.  Summer time is great for that.  So, that leads me to this week's question of the week.

What is one thing that you have done already or would like to do this summer that you've never done before?  

Maybe your new experience will be to jump off the high dive at the pool, try to cook something you've never made before, join the library summer reading program, fly in an airplane, visit somewhere new, or learn how to play tennis.  I'm excited to hear about the ideas you come up with.  Take care, and as always, I hope you are having a wonderful summer! 

We're sorry for your loss J3

J3 posted this just this evening.  I thought you would all want to read it.

okay, i have some good news and bad news the good news is that i got a haircut lol and the bad news is that the cats are gone i thought panda was toooo playful but now its cute and cuddly and sparky has a high pitched meow and its fat and shadow is dark and it is like the pack leader but when i saw shadow alone without it brother and sister i sort of cried it was calm and gentle when that happened

Congratulations D7!!!

Congratulations go to D7 for completing his division facts on xtramath!!!  This means that he will join those of you trying to master your facts in 2 seconds.  Way to go!  (I e-mailed him his certificate, so he can color it and display it proudly on the fridge if he chooses.) 

Fourteen of you are also super close to finishing the math facts that you are on as well.  (90% or higher).  Keep up the great work!  I am so proud of you. 

I hope you are all finding fun ways to stay cool today!  Take care Queens and Kings.  I look forward to reading your royal answers on the Question of the Week!  :) 

Question of the Week

I had so much fun reading all of your responses to the question of the week last week!  It's nice being able to keep in touch with each other, and it's also fun getting to know a different side of all of you.  :)  This question of the week came from L4 and his partner.  (If you were his partner let me know.  I'll add your name, too.  :)  ) 

Wow the school year is almost over. In one week everybody's getting crowned as King or Queen . What would you do with all this money? 

Our Blog Gets a Makeover

So, the votes were tallied, and your voice was heard.  According to the poll, you wanted a variety of colors.  so what do you think?  J3 also suggested using a class picture as our background.  I will take a look at that and see if I can make it work as well.  I love it when you challenge me to learn new things.  :)  I'm looking forward to seeing you all this weekend!  :)  I hope you are enjoying your summer so far!  ;)